(handwritten on back of image): The two chapels in the South transept of Holy Cross Abbey, Thurles, showing the interesting structure, perhaps meant as a tomb, which supports the stone valuted roofs of the chapels. Note the combination of styles. This part of the church (from the windows, etc.) is late 14th century; the "pillars" are 15th/16th…

(handwritten on back of image): South transept, Holy Cross Abbey, Thurles. Note piscina in far chapel and piscina bowl carved in the ledge of the "tomb" on the near side. (Image donated to the Edwin Rae Collection by Dr. I.M. Jessiman)

(handwritten on back of image): Priests taken in the southern of 2 chapels in the North transept of Holy Cross Abbey, Thurles showing the piscina and through it the piscina in the church. As can be seen the high altar is not directly visible. (Image donated to the Edwin Rae Collection by Dr. I.M. Jessiman)